The complete process of customizing Rudraksha mala (prayer beads) from seed selection to stringing and shipping
Customization processFriends often ask me about customizing Rudraksha mala (prayer beads), and about the complete proces
The Rudraksha turned black during breaking-in—is there still hope? Try these methods
Darkening RepairI've been playing with Rudraksha for a few years now. Is there any hope if your Rudraksha has turned bla
The pitfalls I have encountered in the past few years of playing with Rudraksha — every single one of them cost me a fortune in tuition
Pitfall SummaryI have been playing with Rudraksha for several years, and I have encountered many pitfalls during this pe
Can a cracked Rudraksha be saved? Check out the recovery process of my mala
Crack repairI've been playing with Rudraksha for a few years now. Can a cracked Rudraksha still be saved? Today I'm putt
How long does the base-breaking stage for Rudraksha actually take? Let me share my experience
Priming ExperienceI've been into Rudraksha for a few years now, and the question of how long the initial breaking-in (pa
What to watch out for when breaking in Rudraksha in summer: a must-read for sweaty-hand players
Summer Playing TipsI've been into Rudraksha for a few years now, and here's what to watch out for when playing with them
Why Won’t Your Rudraksha Turn Red? Here Are a Few Possible Reasons
Reasons for Not Turning RedI’ve been playing with Rudraksha for several years, and I’ve figured out why your Rudraksha w
Rudraksha has alkaline bloom? Don’t panic — with this treatment it can recover in a week
Alkaline bloom treatmentI've been playing with Rudraksha for a few years, don't panic when Rudraksha gets alkaline bloom
Five lessons from three years of breaking-in (patina process) Rudraksha: beginners can avoid detours
Summary of Three Years of Breaking-in RudrakshaI've been playing with Rudraksha for several years and have summed up fiv
Five mistakes beginners make most often when breaking in Rudraksha — I made them all back in the day
Thinking back to when I first started playing with Rudraksha, I really fell into countless pitfalls. Back then I knew no
